INCUMBENT Dunkley MP Jodie Belyea has been preselected to run again at the next federal election.
Belyea won the March by-election for the Labor Party – she defeated Liberal Nathan Conroy by 2.7 per cent on the two-party-preferred count.
Belyea was officially locked in as Labor’s candidate last week. She said “it’s an honour to have the opportunity to run for re-election.” “Locally, Labor has significantly invested in our community – whether it be the Frankston Urgent Care Clinic, sporting pavilions, stadiums, schools, car parks or community centres. I want to see all these projects finished and even more investment in our community,” she said.
“Supporting people with cost-of-living relief is a top priority. There’s been targeted action to cut taxes, provide energy bill relief, get wages moving and make medicines cheaper – but there is always more to do. I want to see Medicare strengthened even more and more investment in social and affordable housing and local infrastructure.”
The March by-election was triggered by Peta Murphy’s death in December.
Nathan Conroy will contest Dunkley for the Liberal Party again at the federal election.
First published in the Frankston Times – 29 October 2024